The Rolling Tape

Alex Garland’s next film, Civil War, comes out in theaters this upcoming weekend. But before we review his latest effort, we take a look back at the director’s career and discuss the films that have brought him to this point in his career. Most notably known as a writer, Garland has also directed some notable features including Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Men. We break down some of his directorial trademarks, while also leading into our expectations for Civil War next weekend.

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• Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Nate Hayden

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• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

Dev Patel steps behind the camera for the first time with his directorial debut, Monkey Man, which he also writes and stars in. The story follows an anonymous young man who unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:20:30 Initial Thoughts
• 0:37:11 Spoiler Review
• 1:37:00 Oscars Assessment
• 1:38:42 Final Ratings

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• Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

With another week full of a variety of stories, announcements, and trailers, we unpack some of the biggest of the past few days including the recent announcement of the new official home for the Golden Globes, the new wave of first-look deals in the industry, and the release of a number of announcements and trailers for some of the biggest upcoming releases.

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Nate Hayden

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

To kick off the new post-Oscars cycle of reviews, we have the ultimate heavyweight fight, the title card of creature features, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire directed by Adam Wingard and starring Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry, and Dan Stevens. Two ancient titans, Godzilla and Kong, clash in an epic battle as humans unravel their intertwined origins and connection to Skull Island's mysteries.

Chapter Timestamps:

• 0:00:00 Introduction
• 0:07:08 Initial Thoughts
• 0:16:22 Spoiler Review
• 1:11:12 Oscars Assessment
• 1:14:59 Final Ratings

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Gabe Lillianthal on Letterboxd, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok

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YogaSimpatico.com puts quality, therapeutically-inspired yoga, and wellness class at your fingertips! Whether you're a beginner, deepening an existing practice, or looking for a way to increase your mobility and reduce stress, you can choose from over 250+ classes and exercise when it’s convenient for you!

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

From the World Series of Board Games on the Vegas strip and dating back to ancient Mesopotamia, "The Hobby" is an affectionate, character-driven portrait of the massive and diverse subculture of board games. With a fascinating cast of charming subjects – including the “Roger Ebert of board games”, a rock-climbing board game philosopher, and a birdwatcher who created an unlikely smash hit – players share personal stories of competition, compulsion, creativity, and connection. "The Hobby" explores the value of leisure time and uncovers the deep meaning found in “meaningless” pursuits.

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Candice Harris IMDb, Twitter
Dan Corbett IMDb

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

Programmed at SXSW 2024, The Queen of My Dreams is set in 1999, when the sudden death of her father Hassan sends queer Muslim grad student Azra flying back to her ancestral home in Pakistan, where her stern mother Mariam demands she play the role of the perfect grieving daughter. But through flashbacks to Mariam's own life in Karachi 30 years before, we see the connections uniting mother and daughter, starting with their shared love of the Bollywood star Sharmila Tagore. Gabe Lillianthal discusses with the inspirations and making of the film with writer/director Fawzia Mirza.

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

Inspired by Derrick B. Harden’s travels to Bulgaria, The Black Sea is the transformative journey of a man who finds unexpected connections in a small coastal Eastern European town even as he finds himself to be the only black person around. Gabe Lillianthal speaks with co-director Crystal Moselle, co-director and cast member Derrick B. Harden, and producer Izabella Tzenkova about the experience of making this script-less film during the Hollywood strikes of 2023 and bringing it to the SXSW festival less than a year later.

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

We recently had the opportunity as an outlet to cover one of the most prominent spring festivals, SXSW in Austin, Texas. As the festival comes to a close, we recap our festival experiences as an outlet joined by guest Larry Fried, Senior Writer at Geek Vibes Nation. We discuss some of the highlights, special shout-outs, and in-person coverage of reviews and interviews.

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

With a full week to debrief the 96th Academy Awards, we gather our reflections, discuss our favorite (and least favorite) moments of the ceremony, and break down what we learned from this year’s voting results. We assess the highs and lows of the night, what we were most surprised, disappointed, and happiest about, and look ahead to next year to see what we can learn for our predictions in 2025.

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• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller

In “Masters of the Air” (Apple TV+), airmen forge a brotherhood in courage, loss, and triumph as they risk their lives with the 100th Bomb Group during World War II. Supervising sound editor Jack Whittaker, and re-recording mixers, Michael Minkler and Duncan McRae utilize authentic and groundbreaking sound design to immerse viewers in the true stories of the brave men who risked their lives for their country, not knowing whether they would make it home alive.

Whittaker is an Emmy Award-Winner for his work on “Generation Kill” (HBO) and he has worked as a sound designer and sound editor on iconic projects like “Coco” (2017), “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021), and many more.

McRae has worked in the sound department in various roles for over a decade. He’s worked on several high-profile projects as a re-recording mix technician throughout his career, like “Hamilton” (2020), “One Night in Miami…” (2020), and “Cruella” (2021).

Minkler is a three-time Academy Award winner for his work on “Black Hawk Down” (2001), Chicago (2002), and Dreamgirls (2006). Not long after he began his career as a re-recording mixer in the early 1970s, he worked on Star Wars, for which he won a BAFTA for his contribution in 1979.

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Where to Watch MASTERS OF THE AIR

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Credits:

• Theme music by Eugene Rocco Utley
• Artwork by Danny Jarabek
• Edited by Danny Jarabek

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Credits:

• Theme music: Eugene Rocco Utley & Karl Vincent
• Artwork: Danny Jarabek
• Editor: Danny Jarabek
• Assistant Producer: Evan Miller